Field Technician

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Our media colleagues are expert in understanding the changing media landscape. This includes audience measurement, consumer targeting and in-depth intelligence into paid, owned and earned media. Their global coverage and local expertise enable clients to better understand media audiences and their relationships with brands to optimize investment.

Job Title: Field Technician – BARB contract – 24 months Fix Term Contract

Location: East Yorkshire - Hull, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Humber

Salary: Competitive

Flexible working/Field Based

Hiring in the following areas: Across the UK

• This role is focused on providing a client-centric service.
• There is flexibility of work hours and days, requiring some weekend shifts.
• Requires travel across regional areas – company car provided

Role Description

BARB (The Broadcasters' Audience Research Board) is responsible for Audience Measurement in the UK, on behalf of the television & media companies and the advertising industry.

Viewing estimates are obtained from panels of households representing the viewing behaviour of the 68+ million households within UK. The panels are regionally representative of ITV & BBC. In each panel home, equipment is connected to all devices capable of receiving and viewing TV & Media content either direct via a TV or via streaming from the internet to tablets, phones and PC devices. By attaching cutting edge technology in the form of meters to TV
& Broadband equipment We collect information about the programme, channel and device used by the panel member, to consume modern media. This information is collected and relayed to our data processing offices and teams, then used to derive ratings data for the BARB subscribers. Ratings data is provided 365 days a year.

Our Field Technicians are responsible for installing and maintaining the TV, Broadband and Software monitoring equipment in panelist homes.

Job Role Requirements

The Kantar technician is our representative in our customer homes and is therefore expected to be professional, courteous, and presentable always. The technician is also responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the data from the metering equipment and software in panel homes to:

• Install and maintain metering equipment and software in panel homes.
• Educate panel members in the correct use of Kantar equipment and software, metering devices.
• Remove Television and Broadband monitoring equipment from homes that wish to leave the panel.
• Store monitoring equipment in safe conditions when not installed in panel homes.
• Resolve or escalate any troubleshooting problems caused by monitoring equipment or software in panel homes.
• Provide accurate information to Kantar management, office staff & panel members as required, on field activity and equipment in panel member homes
• Accurately log and report all field activity and details of equipment in panel member homes
• Maintain accurate stock levels of metering equipment as required, returning excess stock to central stores.
• Maintain the company vehicle in a roadworthy, clean condition.
• Ensure SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) and project deadlines are satisfied within specific time frames.

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A wide-ranging technical skill set based around installation and configuration of domestic: television and connected equipment such as games consoles, Sky receivers, and other peripheral equipment used for viewing TV content.
• A sound knowledge of broadband and connected equipment such as Tablets, Laptops and phones is required.
• Technical ability to install & service the TV metering equipment. All equipment and metering is non-invasive, with the exception of a cable plugged internally into SKY receivers. There is no requirement to open any other devices we monitor.
• A thorough understanding of the connection processes between a TV set and all connected peripheral devices is a requirement along with the ability to navigate menu systems on domestic AV equipment.
• Knowledge of configuring hardware and software on home networking, broadband routers, Tablet devices,Smartphones, Windows, and Apple PC equipment. Ability to use Microsoft Office 365 software.
• The ability to work without direct supervision to a high standard. The field technician will be responsible for arranging some appointments with panel members for service calls to designated households, and these must be scheduled to meet deadlines. A good degree of self-management is required with key administration and reporting having strict deadlines.
• Willingness to work as a member of a large team, which may involve overnight stays away from home at times to support the wider field force.
• Exemplary customer care skills. The field technician is the representative of Kantar in the panel members’ homes. Our equipment is only installed with the permission and trust of the panel members. It is essential that the field technician remains professional, prompt & courteous in all dealings with panel members.

We will be looking for evidence of the following during the application and selection process for this roles:

• Demonstrable experience of A/V systems and installations in domestic environments.
• Detailed knowledge of TV and peripheral technology, internet connected devices (tablets, PC, Smartphone, routers). A good knowledge of media connectivity methods.
• Ability to work unsupervised and remotely, making work schedules as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to learn Kantar custom software management programs, including accurate data logging in these systems.
• Prepared to drive within the UK mainland and associated Islands.
• This may require overnight stays, therefore, flexibility to work away from home.
• A full driving licence with no more than 6 points (a company vehicle is provided).
• C.R.B check documentation.

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At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 31/03/2023